Assessment Basics
Bleeding & Injury Care
Fractures & Splints
Emergency Action Plan
Potpourri
100
Observing this can help confirm if an ankle is swollen or deformed.
The other ankle
100
In the POLICE protocol, it is the C
Compression
100
A patient who has a suspected fracture should be immobilized in the position found using this.
Commercial splint
100
Removing the helmet and this together is recommended to avoid compromising the cervical spine
shoulder pads
100
Check these for reaction to light, accommodation can reflect neurological function
Puplis
200
Deformities and swelling would be found in this portion of the evaluation.
Observation
200
Elevating and compression are important for reducing swelling. Especially for this acute time period.
72 hours
200
After evaluating a patient to ensure the injuries sustained are minor, you can instruct them to use an ambulatory aid like these.
Crutches
200
When rescue breaths are not possible, performing this type of modified CPR at a rate of 100-120 is also acceptable.
hands only or compression only
200
At an average rate of 12-24 per minute and noting depth, measuring this vital sign can help monitor for shock
Respiration
300
Observing a patient who is conscious and stable, a clinician and move straight to this step in evaluation
Secondary survey
300
Bleeding that is bright red and flowing in spurt may come from this blood vessel
artery
300
An athlete reports a history of repeated ankle sprains and complains of swelling and pain upon palpation after a recent injury. The clinician with then move this next step in the off field evaluation process.
Special Test
300
Once care is transferred, this member of the sports medicine team is the final decision-maker on transportation protocols
EMT, Paramedic, or EMS
300
Skin that is this color may indicate lack of oxygenation
blue or cyanotic
400
It is the ratio of chest compression to rescue breaths for an adult, child, and infant
30:2
400
Bleeding that is a darker red with a continuous flow may come from this blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
veins
400
By using a handheld pump, the rapid form vacuum immobilizer become rigid by removing this from the splint.
air
400
This non-healthcare sports medicine team member is often the first responder to the injured athlete.
Coach
400
Pale, cool, and clammy skin may be a sign of this condition
shock
500
Consent acquired for a minor who's parents cannot be contacted during a life threatening emergency.
Implied Consent
500
Reddish blood exuding from the tissue is usually minor and only affects these blood vessels where oxygenation occurs.
capillaries
500
A benefit of this type of splint is the support and moderate pressure it provides while allowing for a clear view of x rays
air splint
500
During a soccer match, a player collapses and shows no signs of breathing. The sports medicine team should take these three steps next.
Call 9-1-1, CPR, use AED
500
A suspected cervical spine injury requires this to prevent further harm to the spinal cord.
Spinal Motion Restriction